This isn’t the first time Facebook is introducing SMS feature to its messenger app for Android users. It was initially in existence until around 2012 when it was removed by Facebook.

Now, Facebook is bringing back the SMS feature for Android users on the messenger platform.

Basically, what the SMS feature does is, users can choose the messenger app as their preferred SMS app. I.e, users will be able to send and receive standard texts, images, videos and audio. Including rich contents such as stickers and emojis. Other form of content like GIFs, video and calls etc would have to be communicated using the messenger instead.

Facebook assures you that your privacy is safe as it doesn’t send, upload or store any of your conversations on its servers as all messages are sent and received via standard SMS protocol and not cellular data.

If you’d like to use the messenger app as your default SMS app on Android, simply make sure you are running the latest version of messenger. Thereafter, launch the app and tap on settings > select SMS and turn it on as the default SMS app.

Source: http://www.techsng.com/2016/06/facebook-re-introduces-sms-feature-messenger-android.html

Facebook trying to stay relevant by all means.

What benefit will that give us

I'm not impressed jor. Since service providers will still charge me for 4naira forsending SMS after burning my data.

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This mtn scam guy u no dey tire Do people really fall for your lame tricks You will be nabbed by the authorities soon. Oloriburuku

Nice one

I have nothing to say, so I'm just here to book space

Android?? Never. Team iPhone

Cool Bt Not Interested. We The 5% Need OUR OIL BACK


President 5%

but will the sms be charged from our data balance or from account bal?

RitzyPrince:
Android?? Never. Team iPhone

my brother dash me abi

Noted

Another Good creativity .. Unique indeed! This is what we call Strategic Business decision.

They are trying to force users to appreciate their Messenger app

in other news, u just made FP once again!

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This mtn scam guy u no dey tire Do people really fall for your lame tricks You will be nabbed by the authorities soon. Oloriburuku [/quote
Don't mind that scammer, at times I wonder if people aren't ashamed of stale tricks everytime ..

mark no go rest

uselessgoat:



This mtn scam guy u no dey tire Do people really fall for your lame tricks You will be nabbed by the authorities soon. Oloriburuku

Don't mind that scammer, at times I wonder if people aren't ashamed of stale tricks everytime ...

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He keeps spamming the forum and i wonder if anyone would be gullible enough to fall for the senseless scam

Facebook trying to be a universal social network. hope I will be able to send SMS to planet Pluto.

dadafe:
mark no go rest

My dear he doesn't have to rest to stay relevant & create more jobs o!!!

lifezone247:
Facebook trying to stay relevant by all means.

facebook will remain relevant for a very long time, the big boiz use Facebook,okay

You mean some people are still on Facebook?

uselessgoat:



This mtn scam guy u no dey tire Do people really fall for your lame tricks You will be nabbed by the authorities soon. Oloriburuku

Are u blaming him or the mods that have refuse to hand him a lifetime ban..

In fact am suspecting these our mods..because he always at front page

[quote author=chewe4cert post=46616282][/quote]pls stop posting this nonsense

Me and Facebook apps? No

The way they steal information and drain battery is alarming, I will continue to use only the Web version until that day they will forced everyone to the app. With Web, at least I'm assured that when I close the browser, their activities stops

Are you concern about privacy or whether they will display your number? Don't be, Click here to see how to set it up seamlessly

Who facebook Don epp?

seyema:
You mean some people are still on Facebook?

Abudu2000:
facebook will remain relevant for a very long time, the big boiz use Facebook,okay

AnodaIT:
Me and Facebook apps? No
The way they steal information and drain battery is alarming, I will continue to use only the Web version until that day they will forced everyone to the app. With Web, at least I'm assured that when I close the browser, their activities stops

make una help me tell this guy abeg. Which kind yeye big boys?

bigass123:
Who facebook Don epp?

henrydadon:

Are u blaming him or the mods that have refuse to hand him a lifetime ban..

In fact am suspecting these our mods..because he always at front page

That guy has over 50 monikers. He opens one everyday after been banned. Don't blame the mods but the bloody scammer wey no give up

I dislike messenger app. Dunno why..

[quote author=Kesmakveli post=46616698][/quote]Honestly, but why do d mods allow it to get to FP? Abi na dem?